Nadia Rose review – razor-sharp rapper gets everyone hyped

Village Underground, LondonThe BBC Sound of 2017 shortlistee engages the crowd with sardonic bars from her debut album but crowds herself out with guest appearances

An hour and 20 minutes late for her first big headline set, buzzy UK rapper Nadia Rose steps on stage, ready to engage in some damage control. “I’m so sorry I’m late,” the 23-year-old says, slightly breathless and flanked by two huge LED flames, before adding: “It will be worth the wait.”